Undergraduate Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to undergraduate students only. Applica- tions are available at the respective departmental office, unless otherwise noted.
Thomas L. Bahler Endowed Scholarship. Established in recognition of
Thomas Bahler’s long-time dedication and support to students in the Department of Biology, with special emphasis for students preparing for the health professions. This award is generally made to a prehealth student with a biology major.
Department of Biology Scholarship. Awarded annually to biology majors, this
scholarship is contingent upon good performance during the academic career.
John M. Branch Endowed Scholarship. A scholarship in memory of John M.
Branch (BS Geology 1981). Awarded every other year to an outstanding undergradu- ate geology major.
Theodore M. Burton Endowed Scholarship. Established by the LDS Church
Foundation to honor Theodore M. Burton, who was a professor of chemistry at USU and a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy. Awarded annually to an outstand- ing sophomore, junior, or senior with a major in the College of Science. Apply at the College of Science Dean’s Office, ESLC 245.
Christenson Memorial Scholarship Endowment. Established to assist deserv-
ing undergraduate students pursuing a degree in the Department of Biology. The award is based upon scholarship, character, and professional promise. Contributed by the family and friends of L. Dean Christenson, the fund is administered by the De- partment of Biology.
College of Science Endowed Scholarship. A four-year tuition plus cash award
given to an incoming freshman. Selection is made on the basis of performance on a competitive examination, grade point average, and ACT scores.
Oscar Wood Cooley Endowed Scholarship. A scholarship awarded to an out-
standing junior or senior majoring in the college. This scholarship is given to honor the memory of Oscar Wood Cooley. Apply at the College of Science Dean’s Office, ESLC 245.
Joe and Carletta Elich Endowed Scholarship. Annual cash awards to out-
standing students majoring in mathematics, mathematics education, or statistics.
Sharon Lee Gardner Ellis Memorial Scholarship Endowment. Annual cash
award given in memory of Sharon Lee Gardner Ellis, who was an outstanding mathe- matics teacher in the public schools. Awarded to a student majoring in mathematics education who has the potential to challenge, inspire, and teach young mathematics students.
First Security Foundation Scholarship. Cash award made annually to an out-
standing undergraduate computer science student.
Irving Condie Frost Endowed Scholarship. Established by chemistry alumnus
Irving Frost (BS 1931), the fund provides support to sophomore, junior, or senior stu- dents majoring in chemistry.
Eldon J. Gardner Endowed Research Award. Awarded to an undergraduate
biology student to assist in genetic research.
Get Away Special (GAS) Scholarship. High school seniors with an interest in
space research are eligible to apply for a GAS scholarship. The scholarship is a full in-state tuition waiver and, provided the student’s USU GPA remains at or above 3.5, is good for 8 academic semesters. Under certain conditions, the scholarship can be a full out-of-state tuition waiver. Through this scholarship program, the student is pro- vided with the facilities and resources to build his or her own experiment for flight on the NASA Space Shuttle. Information can be obtained from the GAS Program Faculty Advisor, Physics Department, Utah State University, 4415 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-4415.
Clyde T. Hardy Endowed Scholarship. A scholarship in honor of the late
Clyde T. Hardy, professor emeritus and second Geology Department head. Awarded every other year to an outstanding undergraduate geology major in support of geol- ogy field camp.
Neville C. and Annie P. Hunsaker Endowed Scholarship Award. Awarded to
high school seniors going to USU and majoring in mathematics or statistics, or to USU students enrolled in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Generally
four-year awards carrying cash payments for the first two years, with some additional support provided through special work opportunities during the last two years.
INEEL Scholarship. A three-year tuition and fees scholarship awarded annually
to an outstanding freshman computer science student.
Garth L. Lee Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship Award. Four awards are
given annually in honor of Garth L. Lee, former professor of chemistry at Utah State University, to a student in each year of study who demonstrates outstanding com- mand of chemical science. The award consists of a $300 account for purchase of books/supplies at the Utah State University Bookstore, $100 in cash, and a one-se- mester in-state tuition waiver, and for the senior recipient a $300 cash award.
Maeser-Bauer Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship. A $300 cash award,
given primarily for high scholastic achievement. Presented to an outstanding junior or senior chemistry major who has completed the physical chemistry series. Estab- lished in memory of Drs. Sherwin Maeser and Norman Bauer, former faculty mem- bers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Mathematics and Statistics Endowed Scholarship. Supported by donations,
these annual cash awards are given to outstanding students majoring in mathematics or statistics.
Lawrence R. and Abelina Megill Scholarships. Scholarships established by
Lawrence R. and Abelina Megill for students in physics or electrical and computer engineering. At least 50 percent of the recipients each year shall be female and/or members of an ethnic minority.
O. Harry Otteson Endowed Scholarship. Annual award given in memory of
Professor Harry Otteson to the physics major achieving the highest score in general physics.
Physics Undergraduate Scholarships. Awarded annually to undergraduate
physics majors based on scholarly achievement, character, and professional promise.
Wendell L. Pope Endowed Scholarship. Cash award given annually to an out-
standing undergraduate computer science student.
Questar Scholarship in the College of Science. Provides assistance to an out-
standing science student majoring in computer science, geology, or other physical sciences. The scholarship is made available by an annual gift from Questar Gas Co. and the Questar Educational Foundation. Apply at the College of Science Dean’s Of- fice, ESLC 245.
David Rider Memorial Scholarship Endowment. Given in memory of David
Rider (BS Geology 1954). Awarded every year to an outstanding junior or senior ge- ology major. Selection based on academic achievement and financial need.
Thomas A. Riemondy Endowed Scholarship. A scholarship in memory of
Thomas A. Riemondy, a deceased USU undergraduate geology major. Awarded to an outstanding undergraduate geology major who is not a resident of Utah.
Seely-Hinckley Scholarship. Two scholarships established as a memorial for
John H. Seely and Robert Hinckley. Awards are based on superior performance and financial need. Apply at the College of Science Dean’s Office, ESLC 245.
Richard J. and Marion A. Shaw Endowed Scholarship. Established as an en-
dowment fund for the benefit of students who demonstrate high academic achieve- ment, superior potential, and personal integrity. Awarded to students majoring in biology with an emphasis in plant biology.
John R. Simmons Endowed Scholarship. Established to recognize the service
given by John R. Simmons, former department head and faculty member in the De- partment of Biology. Available to junior or senior students majoring in biology and showing scholastic achievement, personal integrity, and financial need.
Space Science Scholarship. A four-year scholarship for students interested in a
career in space science (physics). A tuition-free scholarship the first year with subse- quent years contingent upon good performance. During their academic career, stu- dents will possibly have opportunity to work with appropriate faculty members in space science and earn some subsistence. They will also develop an experimental payload to be flown on the space shuttle.
Sedley and Pearl Stanford Memorial Endowed Scholarship. Established to
honor the memory of Sedley and Pearl Stanford to assist undergraduate students seeking a degree in ornithology or entomology, preferably with intention of an aca- demic career.
Harris O. and Eleanor Y. Van Orden Endowed Scholarship Award. Recipi-
ent must be an undergraduate chemistry major with a high academic record. The award consists of an in-state tuition waiver.
Graduate Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to graduate students only. Applications are available at the specific departments mentioned.
Gene Adams Endowed Scholarship. In memory of Gene Adams, former pro-
fessor of physics, this scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student in phys- ics who demonstrates academic performance, financial need, and personal integrity.
Chemistry and Biochemistry Alumni Award. A $200 cash award, provided by
alumni funds, for an outstanding graduate student majoring in chemistry. Usually given to a student who will finish his or her degree within a year.
Willard L. Eccles Foundation Graduate Fellowships. The most prestigious
awards available to graduate students in the College of Science. Three $18,000 fel- lowships are funded annually by the Willard L. Eccles Charitable Foundation and are designed to attract and retain the finest academic minds with a creative and ambitious approach to solving research problems. Students should apply through their major department.
Thomas F. Emery Endowed Research Scholar Award in Biochemistry. A
cash award, presented in memory of Dr. Thomas F. Emery, a highly respected bio- chemist who served for many years in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemis- try. Given to a graduate student prior to his or her final year. Recipients must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and personal integrity, and shall be known as Thomas F. Emery Research Scholars.
Marjorie H. Gardner Endowed Teaching Award. A $200 cash award, given
in memory of Dr. Marjorie H. Gardner, a pioneer and distinguished leader in chemi- cal education and science. Presented to honor an outstanding teaching assistant and to emphasize the commitment to excellence held by the faculty of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Delbert A. Greenwood Memorial Award in Biochemistry. A cash award,
given in memory of Dr. Delbert A. Greenwood, to an outstanding graduate student majoring in biochemistry. Usually given to a student who will finish his or her de- gree within a year.
Maeser-Bauer Endowed Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards. In memory
of Drs. Sherwin Maeser and Norman Bauer, two $300 awards are given annually upon recommendation of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry to out- standing graduate teaching assistants in good standing in the department.
Lawrence H. Piette Endowed Graduate Student Scholarship. Memorializes
Dr. Piette, a former dean of the School of Graduate Studies at USU, who was com- mitted to improving the quality of graduate research. This annual scholarship bene- fits a second-year graduate student making outstanding progress in biochemistry, biophysics, or molecular biology. Apply at the College of Science Dean’s Office, ESLC 245.
J. Stewart Williams Endowed Graduate Fellowship. A fellowship in memory
of Dr. J. Stewart Williams, first Geology Department head and first dean of the School of Graduate Studies. Awarded annually to geology graduate students for the- sis research.
Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to both undergraduate and graduate stu- dents. Application is available at the College of Science Dean’s Office, ESLC 245, or through the student’s major department.
James E. Brown Endowed Scholarship. Memorializes a past chairman of the
USU Institutional Council during a period of intense growth in the University’s space program. Benefiting either a graduate or undergraduate student, the scholarship rotates annually among the colleges of Business, Engineering, and Science.
George H. and Billie Bush Emert Endowed Scholarship. A cash award given
to a biochemistry student. Provided by George Emert, former Utah State University president, and his wife Billie. Recipients must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and personal integrity. Candidates chosen by the scholarship selection committee of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Dr. Joseph E. Greaves Memorial Scholarship. Award in memory of Dr. Jo-
seph E. Greaves for students who have achieved in the field of science. Apply at the College of Science Dean’s Office, ESLC 245.
Datus M. Hammond Memorial Scholarship Endowment. Awarded in mem-
ory of the late department head, Datus M. Hammond, to students majoring in biol-
ogy. Based upon scholarship, character, and professional promise, the award can be made to undergraduate or graduate students in biology.
R. Gaurth Hansen, PhD, Endowed Scholarship. Provides scholarship assis-
tance to selected chemistry students. Initially created by Dr. and Mrs. Vincent L. Rees (BS 1935) and subsequently enhanced by the Hansen family, the endowment honors Dr. Hansen, former USU provost and distinguished professor in the Depart- ment of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Charles J. Sorenson Endowed Scholarship. Provides scholarship support for
an outstanding science student having high academic ability, personal integrity, pro- viding civic leadership within the community, and demonstrating financial need. Cre- ated by Dr. J. Keith Sorenson (BS 1945), this scholarship memorializes his father, an alumnus and a distinguished entomological researcher at USU. Apply at the College of Science Dean’s Office, ESLC 245.
Claude E. ZoBell Endowed Scholarship. Established by Dr. and Mrs. Claude
ZoBell to assist and encourage graduate students or outstanding seniors seeking de- grees in biology, chemistry and biochemistry, geology, or physics. Students should apply at the College of Science Dean’s Office, ESLC 245, or through their respective departments.
Athletics
Scholarships
Information about any athletic scholarship is available at the Athletic Office. For more details, contact the office at (435) 797-1850 or write to: Athletic Office, Utah State University, 7400 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-7400.
Awards and Honors
Awards and Honors
Alpha Lambda Delta Award to Senior Students. Book Award. An award to a
senior who has been an Alpha Lambda Delta member and who carries the highest grade point during four years of college.
Alpha Zeta Award. An award is made annually by Alpha Zeta fraternity honor
society of agriculture students to the sophomore in agriculture who made the highest scholastic record in the freshman year.
The American Institute of Chemists Foundation Undergraduate Award. The
award is to honor a senior student in recognition of a demonstrated record of leader- ship, ability, character, and scholastic achievement. The award consists of a certifi- cate and a one-year free Student Associate membership in AIC.
The American Legion Military Medal. A gift of the Logan American Legion
Post, it is awarded each year to the athletic letterman who maintains the highest scho- lastic record during the year and who exhibits the most wholesome attitude toward military training.
American Society for Horticulture Science Award. A plaque will be presented
to the outstanding senior in horticulture.
American Society of Agronomy Award. A plaque will be presented to the out-
standing senior in agronomy.
American Society of Animal Science Undergraduate Scholarship Awards.
Certificates and medals awarded annually to sophomores, juniors, and seniors major- ing in Animal Science who are in the top 10 percent of their class.
American Society of Civil Engineering Associate Memberships. Awarded an-
nually to senior engineering students on the basis of scholarship, promise of success in engineering, personality, and ASCE student chapter activity. The awards consist of associate membership in the American Society of Civil Engineers. The first is given by the Intermountain Section of ASCE, the second by the Civil Engineering faculty, and the third by the student chapter of ASCE.
ASCE Membership Award. Junior membership in the American Society of
Civil Engineers is awarded by the Intermountain Section, ASCE, to a graduating se- nior in civil engineering on the basis of scholarship, activities, and personality. Selec- tion is made by the engineering faculty.
ASCE Student Chapter Award. Junior membership in ASCE to the senior do-
ing most for the chapter. Selected by vote of members.
ASLA Merit and Honor Awards. The Utah Chapter of the American Society
of Landscape Architects, in conjunction with the faculty of the Department of Land- scape Architecture and Environmental Planning, present four awards to graduating seniors and graduate students annually. Candidates are judged on scholarship, profes- sional experience, and the professional quality of their academic work.
The Barnes Key. Rey and Marjorie Barnes award a key annually to an under-
graduate student who is affiliated with the campus radio or television station. The student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above, must have car- ried at least one radio class during the year of the award, and must have demonstrated a deep interest in furthering radio and television arts at Utah State University. Selec- tion shall be made by the director of radio and television at USU, the person directly responsible for the campus radio station, and Rey L. Barnes.
Blue Key Award. Each year Blue Key Honorary Service Fraternity awards a
“Service Plaque” to an outstanding freshman or sophomore male student. Candidates are judged on University activities, scholarship, service to the University, and moral character. Application forms can be obtained from the organization and must be filed with the Blue Key Awards Committee on or before April 15.
Business Education Student Teacher Award. Presented to one or more senior
student teachers who have exemplified superior ability in their student teaching expe- rience.
Cache Valley Chapter of the Utah State Historical Society Award. The
Cache Valley Historical Society offers annually an award of $25 to the USU student writing the best acceptable treatise on any phase or field of Cache Valley history. Pa- pers must be submitted on or before the end of the spring semester and become the property of the Cache Valley Historical Society.
College of Natural Resources Outstanding Senior Award. Awarded to a grad-
uating senior in the College of Natural Resources who has maintained a high record of academic achievement, professional involvement, and community activities.
Chi Omega Sorority Award. An award of $25 is given annually to the female
student majoring or minoring in social sciences who gives evidence of superior scholarship and ability to make a contribution to organized group life. The committee of awards is appointed by Chi Omega Sorority each year from the teaching staffs of the Sociology and Economics departments.
Civil Engineering Faculty Award. Junior membership in the ASCE or ASAE is
awarded by the engineering faculty to a graduating senior in engineering on the basis of scholarship and promise of success in engineering. Selection is made by the engi- neering faculty.
Virginia Dare Award. A cash award of $25 to the outstanding junior in dairy
manufacturing.
Delta Beta Chi Award. Ten dollars is awarded annually by the Delta Beta Chi
Chemistry Fraternity to the freshman or sophomore chemistry student who writes the best essay on some subject of chemistry.
Distinguished Service Awards. Awards are given annually to outstanding stu-
dents in theatre, music, library, and physical education.
Division of Analytical Chemistry American Chemical Society Award. The
Division of Analytical Chemistry of the American Chemical Society provides an award, which consists of a eight-month subscription to the Journal of Analytical
Chemistry and honorary membership in the Division of Analytical Chemistry to an
outstanding undergraduate student who displays an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry. The awardee must have completed his or her third undergraduate year and be enrolled as a senior during the coming academic year.
Thomas M. Farley Scholarship Endowment Awards. Awarded annually in
honor of Thomas M. Farley, former Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Utah State University. Consists of a cash award, along with a copy of the Handbook
of Chemistry and Physics, presented to students with the best scholastic record in the
Principles of Chemistry courses for science majors. Recipients of these awards shall be known as T. M. Farley Scholars in Principles of Chemistry.